Environmental Advisor

UGL; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing program

Discount portal

Company-funded salary continuance

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

UGL is seeking an Environmental Advisor for the HumeLink West Project in NSW. The role is site-based with a FIFO 10:4 roster, focusing on guidance on environmental regulations and sustainability practices for our civil construction works.

You will assess potential environmental impacts, develop compliance strategies, and support the Environment Manager and design teams in delivering environmental deliverables and training.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant environmental roles in the Civil Construction industry.
• Sound understanding of NSW Environmental Legislation with ability to review and interpret legislation, standards and codes of practice and contractual requirements.
• Demonstrated ability in developing and interpreting project related documents, preparing reports and monitoring compliance documentation.
• Good personal time management skills with ability to prioritise and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and implementing initiatives that position the Project as a leader in Environmental practices.
• Auditing, amending and implementing the Construction Environmental Management Plan.
• Providing sound technical advice, training and assistance to the project; supporting the Environment Manager in delivering training packages.
• Supporting the Environment Manager and design team in reviewing Environmental Design Deliverables for the Work Packages.
• Supporting the Environment Manager and the Commercial Team in sub-contractor scope developments and pre-qualifications.
• Maintaining positive relationships with Client representatives and senior project management teams.

Skills

Regulatory interpretation

Project documentation

Time management

Environmental knowledge

Education

Environmental Science degree

Job description

HumeLink West Project

Two CIMIC Group companies, UGL and CPB Contractors have been selected by Transgrid to deliver the 130km western section of the HumeLink high voltage electricity transmission project.

HumeLink is a new 500kV transmission project which will connect Wagga Wagga, Maragle and Bannaby in regional NSW that will significantly increase the capacity of the electricity network in Australia’s eastern states.

HumeLink is one of Australia’s largest energy infrastructure projects, with about 365kms of proposed new transmission lines and a range of other new and upgraded infrastructure.

The HumeLink West scope of works, worth $1.4bn, includes delivery of new 500kV double circuit transmission lines spanning 130kms from Wagga Wagga Substation to a new Substation at Gugaa, the Interface Point with HumeLink East near Gundagai and a new substation at Maragle in the Snowy Mountains for future connection to Snowy 2.0.

Please note this role will be site based requiring FIFO on a 10:4 Roster, where additional allowances will apply.

What will a day in this role look like:

The Environmental Advisor is responsible for providing guidance and expertise on environmental regulations and sustainability practices for projects and engineering-related companies. They assess potential environmental impacts, develop strategies for compliance, and offer recommendations to minimise environmental harm on projects.

• Identifying and implementing where appropriate initiatives that identify the Project as a leader in Environmental practices.
• Auditing, amending and implementation of the Construction Environmental Management Plan
• Providing sound and timely technical advice, training and assistance to the project Supporting the Environment Manager in developing, implementing and delivering training packages for direct reports and Front-Line leaders
• Supporting the Environment Manager and design team in reviewing the Environmental Design Deliverables for the Work Packages
• Supporting the Environment Manager and the Commercial Team in sub-contractor scope developments and pre-qualifications
• Maintaining a positive and outcome driven relationship with key project team members such as the Client representatives and senior project management and supervision teams

What are we looking for you to bring to the team:

• Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant environmental roles in the Civil Construction industry
• Sound understanding of NSW Environmental Legislation with proven ability to review and interpret relevant legislation, standards and codes of practice and contractual requirements
• Demonstrated ability in developing and interpreting project related documents, preparing reports and monitoring compliance documentation
• Good personal time management skills with an ability to effectively prioritise and manage assigned workload

The successful candidate will be required to hold a current Construction Industry Induction Card (White Card or equivalent) and undergo a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing) prior to commencement.

Where applicable, evidence of tertiary qualifications and proof of right to work will be required prior to successful appointment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support women in construction, Indigenous advancement and participation and encourage people of all cultural backgrounds to apply.

We’re always looking for ways to make UGL and CPB Contractors a more rewarding place to work and offer a unique set of benefits, including:

• A rewarding career where we support your development, training and promote from within.
• Opportunities across all construction sectors so that there is always an opportunity suitable for the next stage in your career.
• Competitive remuneration and excellent benefits including a health and wellbeing program, discount portal and company-funded salary continuance insurance.
• Flexible work arrangements and a culture that values diversity and innovation.